As your parents age, it is very easy to overlook the problems they may be struggling with, especially when you live hours away from them. Even if you do live close by, you can't always be around to know when they may be struggling. Unfortunately, they may be hiding their issues from you, which can only make it harder to know what is going on. One of the biggest problems with aging parents is their risk of falling.
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Moving an aging parent into an assisted living facility isn't always easy. Not only are you grappling with your own feelings about your parents future and their care, you are also working to help them adjust to their new home. For some seniors it can be especially difficult to give up some of their independence, which can lead to anger, sadness, or withdrawn behavior. The following tips can help your parent adjust to their new home so that they can enjoy themselves again.
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Looking for senior care solutions often implies long-term care options. However, many independent living communities also offer short-term stays. A short-term stay, also called respite care, can solve many problems without you needing to check in to a community long term. Here are four reasons why you should consider short-term stays.
1. To Give Your Caregivers a Break
When friends or family provides care at home, the time will come when the caregiver may want a break.
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If you've just moved to the independent living area of a new retirement community, you may be concerned about how you can fit in. Participating in and adding to the community are great ways to establish yourself as a good neighbor. Here are some of the ways you can find your niche in the new community.
Attend Resident Meetings
If the facility has an active resident's association, start attending those meetings.
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If your loved one is in a nursing home, then of course you want to find time to visit and spend time with him or her as much as possible. And the truth is that there's nothing nursing home staff love more than seeing their residents happily interact with their friends, family, and loved ones. Before you show up for a visit with your loved one in a nursing home, however, there are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind.
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